Tuesday 4 October 2016 09:03, UK
Udinese have appointed Luigi Delneri as their new head coach on a one-year contract.
The Zebrette, 16th in the Serie A standings with seven points, sacked Giuseppe Iachini on Sunday after a 3-0 home loss to Lazio, their fourth consecutive league game without a win.
Delneri coached Hellas Verona last season after Andrea Mandorlini was sacked in November, but was unable to help the club avoid relegation.
The 66-year-old Delneri has coached several Serie A clubs, including champions Juventus and AS Roma, and also played for Udinese from 1978-80.
A statement on the club website read: "Udinese Calcio announce they have entrusted Luigi Del Neri with the first team.
"The Friulian coach has signed a one-year contract, with the option for a second."
After the international break, Udinese travel to Serie A champions and league leaders Juventus on October 15.
Juventus are four points clear at the top of the table having won six of their first seven games.
